MF in SI

In the recent Sports Illustrated (July 4, 2005), Millennium Force was mentioned in an article titled RIDES THAT ROCK. Heres how it goes.

"Millennium Force isn't the biggest besast among Cedar Point's 16 coasters (the most of any U.S. park), but it might be the best. Chosen the top steel coaster in Amusement Today's '04 Golden Ticket awards, it was the world's first to break 300 feet (a giga-coaster, in fanspeak) when it opened in 2000, and it peaks at 93 mph. After a stunning 310-foot drop, you barrel into a turn that rolls you nearly upside down. Disappear into a tunnel, then hit air time on a 140-foot hill, followed by two overbanked turns. The ride rockets you throught, gloating at how fast it can go."

Yes it said 310 foot DROP and the layout line-up is a little screwy but hey. It also goes on to mention Kingda Ka (and yes it said it was broken), Thunderhead at Dollywood, and Giant Dipper on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Is'ent the height of the hill after the first overbank a hundred and eighty two feet?

Yeah I read that too. I can't believe they didn't say anything about ttd or atleast give a pic of MF.

The second hill (after first overbank) is 169 feet tall. The third hill is 182 feet.

No, the first overbank is considered the second hill, which is 169 ft. The 3rd hill (camelback) is 182 ft. And why was this in Sports Illustrated?

FluffyliketheForce said:
In the recent Sports Illustrated (July 4, 2005), Millennium Force was mentioned in an article titled RIDES THAT ROCK.

That's why.
*** Edited 7/3/2005 9:57:00 PM UTC by Vince982***

Yeah... I still don't see how rides are considered "sports." But then again, I hate sports, so they could be for all I know.

I hate sports too. Maybe they consider riding roller coasters an extreme sport. Anyway, this isn't the first time that SI has addressed this topic. In the August 9. 1999 issue, SI has an article titled "High Rollers" that is quite lengthy and has several pictures, including a large picture of Raptor's vertical loop. Too bad this article didn't appear in the annual swimsuit issue! Then I would have had an excuse to buy it without my wife getting upset. By the way, don't you love it when reporters write articles on our favorite coasters and can't even get the stats right??? A 310-foot drop??? A 140-ft hill? At least they got the speed right.

Yeah, I saw that too. I suscribe to SI. I thought it was interesting how they praised Ka so much and then at the end they just slipped in how it wasnt open at this time.

Anyways, why do you guys hate sports? What is wrong with you?

Sports are good for the soul, especially if you learn to play one.

That was lame and insensitive. Don't be a moron.

Yeah. That was cruel. And I did find it weird that it was in there. But who cares. It was in there. :)

MForce... That makes sense, but I wouldn't consider in a sport. I mean think about it, no teams, the only thing near a score is your personal ride count, and there are no rules, just laws that say what you can and cannot do. I'd personally call it a competition. A competition for the biggest, the best, and the most.

Hey, if golf is considered a sport, I am a golfer by the way, than coaster riding should be to. Because I am a lot more tired and sore after a day at the Point than I am after a round of golf.

Hey Grady... aren't you on your feet at little bit more at the point? And even if you walk the 9 or 18 holes you still dont spend more then 5-6 hours on the course. (well at least you shouldn't) and the ground at Cedar Point in considerably harder than grass seeing that it is cement.

Did it talk about other rides in this article too ? Or just MF ?

It also goes on to mention Kingda Ka (and yes it said it was broken), Thunderhead at Dollywood, and Giant Dipper on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

It was in a speical advertising section for Mcdonalds, which made no sense. I think it was also the issue that stated "gary sizemore" was playing well.;) *** Edited 7/5/2005 12:16:03 AM UTC by Joe E***

Grady said:
Hey, if golf is considered a sport, I am a golfer by the way, than coaster riding should be to. Because I am a lot more tired and sore after a day at the Point than I am after a round of golf.

How can you compare golf and roller coasters?

- Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.

And answering the question about why I hate sports, I just do; we all have different interests, I don't see why people are so shocked to find that someone doesn't like pointless running around a field. I personally think our society cares way too much about sports, but whatever.

Sports are things that can serve as a character building activity in young people. Plus the fact the physical activity is healthy, and many of the sports are fun games to play, I can totally see why our society loves sports.

What our society cares too much about, in my opinion of course, are actors, actresses and all things Hollywood.

*** Edited 7/5/2005 5:28:09 PM UTC by Pete***

Couldn't agree more with you, Pete. I don't give a crap about tom cruise and his new lay, and I don't want to hear about it anymore.